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From Burgeoning Student to Sheridan Alumna
On the eleventh of June, twenty-twenty-six, I pranced across the stage with a grin I hadn't been privy to for years---attempting not to trip in the face of the spotlight's flash-bang---and quite literally stepped into the next chapter of my life. I shared looks of timorous curiosity and anticipation whilst I chortled over home-baked cake (at 9am) and lemon-kissed water with the other graduands, and although I had to muster every fibre of my being not to weep over the departur
daniarieli
6 days ago3 min read


Manuscript (Magnum Opus?) Excerpt Published in Graduation Anthology
I present thee: Ye Olde Manuscript (W-I-P); A Sodomite Out of Principle. This project has consumed my life for the better half of a year, and is my—for the foreseeable future—magnum opus… I tend to embrace my European roots through writing, as well as the more debauched side of literature, and the Marquis de Sade has played a prominent role in all of this. I began this work in a Master Class at Sheridan, and once those fourteen weeks were up, I knew I could not merely drop su
daniarieli
Jun 232 min read


Interview with Dani Arieli
https://paulineshen.ca/2025/12/11/interview-with-dani-arieli/#more-2873 I was interviewed by the lovely Pauline Shen, where I speak about my life as a writer, editor, and publicist—as well as my current W-i-P, chronic pain as a creative drive, advice for emerging writers, Sheridan College, and more! Subscribe to Pauline at her main page, paulineshen.ca ! There, you will be able to read the interview. : ) I am beyond grateful for being granted the chance to tell my story (thu
daniarieli
Feb 81 min read
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